It features 9 Latin America cruises to 15 countries – both east and west coasts of South America – with no less than 22 ports-of-call listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, 8 pre-Columbian era sites.

Guests will discover a multitude of destinations on board two modern and luxurious ships: Le Boréal & Le Soléal. Once in a lifetime experiences include rounding famed Cape Horn, cruising Beagle Channel, crossing the Panama Canal and venturing deep into the pristine waters of Chilean fjords. Accompanied by a specialist lecturer, the voyages provide opportunity to travel to the birthplace of ancient civilisations, view the archaeological enigma of the gigantic Nazca Lines, Mayan Tikal and Inca Machu Picchu.

Some voyages are designated Expeditions, taking advantage of the ships’ compact size and manoeuvrability to probe hidden waterways, before launching Zodiac expedition craft for adventurous close-up opportunities in the Chilean fjords and Cape Horn region. Throughout the cruise, an expedition team of naturalists will enhance the experience.

For those looking for longer voyages why not consider a trans-Atlantic cruise from South America to Lisbon, Portugal, via the Cape Verde Islands and Canary Islands? Alternatively, take advantage of special pricing for back-to-back voyages, like a 45 day Ushuaia – Fort de France cruise combining 4 itineraries onboard Le Boréal.

Or succumb to the lure of the gentle trade winds of the Caribbean. Here the classic three masted sailing yacht, Le Ponant, is joined by the small luxury ship Le Boréal to explore the natural treasures, sheer beauty and rich colours of lesser-visited Saint Martin and Fort de France.

Reflect on the European colonial heritage of the islands, once the haunt of pirates. And swim, snorkel and scuba dive accompanied by a diving monitor (on Le Ponant) in a world renowned for its exceptional marine life and unspoilt beaches of golden or black volcanic sand. The island of Antigua alone has 365 beaches…

Select from 5 departures, including unforgettable Christmas and New Year voyages. Imagine a Creole Christmas dinner of lobster, pork and rum.

Enjoy French ambiance on the world’s youngest fleet afloat, or sail on PONANT’s classic three masted yacht. Either way, experience the difference small ship cruising offers. Venture where large ships simply cannot, with voyages that include Peru, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands and Martinique.

PRICING EXAMPLES:

Most itineraries range from 7 to 16 nights, many including Complimentary Excursions, No Single Supplement and Back-to-back special offers.